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Blades of the Guardians

2026Movie2 h 6 minR

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic–7.1Rotten Tomatoes94%91%

A brutally violent, epic action movie about history and war, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

A grand martial arts feast is back!

Dao Ma, the "second most wanted fugitive," is entrusted by his benefactor, the chief of Mo family clan, to take on a mysterious escort mission-escorting the "most wanted fugitive" to Chang'an.

Feels like

  • High-Octane Wuxia Action
  • Visually Stunning Martial Arts
  • Historical Fantasy Epic
  • Brutal & Choreographed Combat
  • Immersive Period Drama
  • Spectacle-Driven Cinema
  • Fast-Paced Adventure
  • Traditional Chinese Aesthetics
  • Heroic Journey Narrative
  • Cinematic Grandeur

Cast

24 of 36

Crew

Directed by
Yuen Woo-ping
Written by
Yu Baimei, Chan Tai-lee, Larry Yang
Produced by
Lau Tik
Music by
William Wu Wai-lap, Steffen Thum

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Facts

February 17, 2026 · 2 h 6 min · R

Released
February 17, 2026
Runtime
2 h 6 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Adventure
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China
Budget
$123 million
Box office
$203 million
Available in
11 countries

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream Blades of the Guardians?"

Questions about Blades of the Guardians

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Blades of the Guardians?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Blades of the Guardians from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Rakuten Viki. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Blades of the Guardians worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is Blades of the Guardians in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.